Liz was born in Michigan and lives in Marin County California with her family. She has both a BFA ( University of Michigan) and MFA(SFAI) in photography, digital media, and mixed media. For 11 years, after completing her master's degree, Liz taught on the San Francisco Art Institute photo faculty. She specialized in digital imaging, mixed media, and bookmaking. In 2017, Liz moved into a full time studio practice. Her work focuses the notions of photography and its role in memory, and identity. In her practice, Liz utilizes her photography in combination with textiles, sewing, sculpture, and installation.

Liz Has received numerous awards, articles, and residencies including the 2022 Critical Mass Top 50, 2021 Center For Photographic Art _Artist Grant, Top 20 finalist in KlompChing Fresh 2021, LenScratch featured artist 2014, 2016, 2018 2020, 2021, Nazraeli Press One Picture Book.

Liz is represented by Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

Liz is represented by SeagerGray Gallery, Milly Valley, CA